SHILLONG: The State Police have reiterated that Achik Matgric Elite Force (AMEF) was involved in the killing of a trader in Wageasi, besides causing injuries to two others on October 10.
In a statement issued here on Thursday, the Meghalaya Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) said that killing of Akbar Ali, a trader from Krishnai, Assam, at Wageasi area under Dainadubi was carried out by AMEF.
Also on October 11, AMEF cadres Goran, Stap and others kidnapped another trader Sopon Rabha and his driver Noor Alam from Chima-Impel village under Dainadubi area. Sopon Rabha is from Dorongre of Assam.
According to police, AMEF has been formed by self-styled commander Jack Marak, who was with GNLA initially and was responsible for the kidnap of government official Boro, the then BDO of Daddengre, in June, 2011. He later parted ways with GNLA and joined Reading T Sangma to form ASAK.
Jack Marak, on August 5, kidnapped Subodh Kumar Mishra, Cashier, SBI, from Gasuapara and after taking Rs.10 lakh, he ran away and formed AMEF, police said.
Jack ganged up other criminals and resorted to kidnappings and extortions in North Garo Hills areas. “His other associates are Chesran D Sangma @ Goran, and Niksrang Marak@ Stap,” police added.
Niksrang Marak had killed Akbar Ali at Wageasi and injured two other passengers, the PRO added.
Bibash Sangma, who is the uncle of Niksrang Marak, was arrested by the North Garo Hills Police on Wednesday from lower Samrak. Bibash Sangma had disclosed to the police all about Niksrang @ Stap and also provided a photo of Stap to the police.
“When Niksrang Marak was working as the Secretary, Village Employment Council, he took away Rs.2.5 lakh of the poor people meant to be paid to them under MNREGA. Then he joined GNLA. He deserted GNLA and joined AMEF,” police said.
Police asserted that AMEF is a bunch of hardcore criminals who are originally from GNLA and they formed splinter groups with the sole aim of making quick money through criminal activities. “These criminals pose as the saviour of Garo society by issuing statements and the public have been requested not to be carried away by the statements issued by the criminals,” police added.
North Garo Hills Police have to bring these criminals to justice immediately to instill confidence in the people, police said, adding that people should provide information about the criminals to the police.
Police also urged the public not to give shelter to these criminals or assist them in way. “Necessary penal action as per law would be taken against any person assisting these criminals,” police asserted.
